Report: Vince McMahon Tried To Buy 'Mr. McMahon' Series Back From Netflix

Vince McMahon reportedly wanted to purchase the 'Mr. McMahon' series from Netflix.

People within the world of wrestling are eagerly anticipating Netflix's 'Mr. McMahon' series, which is set to release on Wednesday, September 25. The series, which has been in the works for years, will chronicle the rise and fall of McMahon.

IWGP Tag Team Title Match Added To NJPW x AEW Wrestle Dynasty

According to Puck's Matt Belloni, the series was nearly finished in 2022 when McMahon was forced to step down from WWE for the first time due to allegations of hush money settlements for sexual misconduct. Director Chris Smith went on to reportedly add the controversy to the series. Belloni went on to note that Vince McMahon even tried to buy back the project from Netflix at this point after seeing some early footage. Netflix reportedly refused to let go of the series.

Then, when Janel Grant's lawsuit against McMahon emerged in January 2024, Chris Smith reportedly made more revisions to the project, despite the fact that the series was supposed to release in March. The finished product is set to prominently feature McMahon's recent allegations, according to Belloni.

Fightful will continue to provide updates on Netflix's 'Mr. McMahon' series. As previously mentioned, the show is set to hit the platform on Wednesday, September 25. Check out the trailer for the series by clicking here.

Get exclusive pro wrestling content on Fightful Select, our premium news service! Click here to learn more.